An unexpected development has injected fresh energy into the race to represent Austria at Eurovision 2026! Tamara Flores, who had been announced as one of the twelve finalists with her dynamic pop‑Latin song “Chingona”, has decided to withdraw from the national final for personal reasons.
Taking her place is the 35‑year‑old Vienna-based performer Sidrit Vokshi, with his own pop ballad “Wenn ich rauche”, who will now compete for both the audience and jury votes to represent Austria on the Grand Stage of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna!
🎶 Official List of Competitors — After the Change
At Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?, taking place on February 20, 2026, the following artists will now compete:
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Anna‑Sophie – “Superhuman”
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Bamlak Werner – “We Are Not Just One Thing”
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Cosmó – “Tanzschein”
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David Kurt – “Pockets Full of Snow”
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Frevd – “Riddle”
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Julia Steen – “Julia”
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Kayla Krystin – “I brenn”
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Lena Schaur – “Painted Reality”
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Nikotin – “Unsterblich”
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Philip Piller – “Das Leben ist Kunst”
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Reverend Stomp – “Mescalero Ranger”
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Sidrit Vokshi – “Wenn ich rauche” (replacing Tamara Flores)
The audience and jury will combine their votes to decide which of these artists will secure the coveted ticket to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place on May 12, 14 & 16, 2026, in Vienna.
Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on Austria’s participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna!
Source: ORF